Maroon Bells and Snowmass WildernessThe Maroon Bells are the most photographed peaks in North America. Named for their color and distinctive bell shape, the mountains rise over 14,000 feet. A smooth paved road, from Aspen, runs up to Maroon Lake offering easy access and incredible views.

Independence PassCrossing the Continental Divide at 12,095 feet, Independence Pass road connects Aspen to Twin Lakes and Leadville during the summer months. The pass normally opens Memorial Day and closes in early November.

Tenth Mountain Backcountry Hut System10th Mountain manages a system of 29 backcountry huts, from Aspen to Vail in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, connected by 350 miles of suggested routes. For more information on this backcountry experience visit huts.org